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You'll find Selden, a hamlet and census-designated place, on Long Island in New York. It's home to approximately 20,000 people, and represents a relatively wealthy area, boasting a median household income of $89,000 – significantly higher than the statewide median annual income of $63,000. Selden sits about 60 miles from the Lower Manhattan in New York City, or about 2.5 hours away by car (considering traffic).

Since many New York City residents don't own cars, public transportation is the next best option for reaching Selden from New York City.

Travel by Bus

The trip from Third Avenue and East 44th Street in Lower Manhattan to Dare Road in Selden takes about 3.5 hours by bus, and costs anywhere from $21 to $36. You can hop on the eastbound Hampton Jitney headed toward North Fork to begin your journey, and hop off at Tanger Mall Drive in Riverhead. This first leg of your trip should take about two hours and cost between $19 and $35.

This bus departs from the East 44th Street station on the following schedule each weekday:

9 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

12 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.

2 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

4 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.

7 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.

The next leg of your journey departs from Tanger Mall Drive and arrives at Dare Road in Selden, which takes about 40 minutes and costs $2. Take the Suffolk County Transit bus toward S58 Huntington Square Mall, which departs from Tanger Mall Drive on the following weekday schedule:

7:42 a.m. - 8:22 a.m.

8:47 a.m. - 9:24 a.m.

9:47 a.m. - 10:27 a.m.

10:47 a.m. - 11:27 a.m.

11:47 a.m. - 12:27 p.m.

1:47 p.m. - 2:27 p.m.

2:47 p.m. - 3:27 p.m.

Travel by Train

It's also possible – and usually faster – to reach Selden from Lower Manhattan by train. This journey takes two hours and 45 minutes on average, and costs between $14 and $18. On the first leg of your journey, catch the Long Island Rail headed toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station, and get off at Ronkonkoma LIRR. The train leaves hourly on weekdays, following this schedule:

3:15 a.m.

5:11 a.m.

6:07 a.m.

8:14 a.m.

9:14 a.m.

10:16 a.m.

12:16 p.m.

1:42 p.m.

3:14 p.m.

4:24 p.m.

5:41 p.m.

From Ronkonkoma LIRR, hop a bus to South Bicycle Path in Selden. This trip takes just 20 minutes, and costs about $2. Take the Suffolk County Transit 6A toward Coram Plaza, which departs from Ronkonkoma LIRR at the following times on weekdays:

6:15 a.m.

7:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

11:05 a.m.

12:40 p.m.

1:55 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

Travel Apps

Home to more than 20 million people, the New York metropolitan area often overwhelms its tourists, especially when it comes to getting around. It's hard to know what's fastest between the streets and the subway, and travelers on public transit often experience delays and inoperative lines. Moreover, Google Maps sometimes fails to accurately predict subway arrival and departure times, and can't quite seem to handle the mass of options for New York transit.

Other apps, however, do a better job of imparting information about travel methods including subways, buses and commuter rail lines in New York. The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) recently released a beta version of its own app, MyMTA, available on iTunes and Google Play. In theory, the app reveals where trains and buses are in real time, and which lines are currently affected by delays. However, it's still in beta, and lacks some helpful features (such as information on biking options or where to board your train so you're nearest to the exit when you reach your destination.)

Citymapper, on the other hand, is free and available for Android and iPhone, and provides details for all public transit options in New York. This includes commuter rail lines unaffiliated with MTA, such as PATH and New Jersey Transit. Citymapper also covers ride-sharing apps, Citi Bike and New York City ferries, and gives you the option of planning your trip in "rain safe" mode for times of inclement weather.

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About the Author

Brenna Swanston is a freelance writer, editor and journalist. She covers topics including environment, education, agriculture and travel. She previously reported for the Sun newspaper in Santa Maria, Calif., and holds a bachelor's in journalism from California Polytechnic State University. Swanston is an avid traveler and loves jazz, yoga and craft beer.

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